Chronicles by Rush (CD, Sep-1990, 2 Discs, Mercury)

Plain and simply put. THIS ALBUM ROCKS!!! It has a very nice mix from various years and generations of some of RUSHs best and most popular hits. I have been a RUSH fan for as long as they have been a band. This Canadian trio has 3 of the most talented musicians ever to come together in Rock & Roll. Mr. Pert (percussionist) IS simply the greatest drummer of all time. I have never heard an argeument from anyone about that. People can argue who the greatest all time guitarist or bassist is. But when you mention the mind boggling works of Neil Pert. No one cares to say there is better. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are SUPERB musicians. Few musicians tear up a Bass guitar like Geddy Lee. Flea from RHCP comes to mind. Alex Lifeson has ALWAYS been VERY UNDER RATED!!! Just because the man makes his job LOOK easy doesn't mean his job IS easy. If your into a fine mix of melodics and hard rock sound with lyrics that tell interesting little stories, you will love RUSH. There is no head banging here. Just fabulous acoustic guitar, fabulous guitar riffs that hit pretty damn hard & some of the most meodic bass guitar you will EVER hear. The Chronicles album is a GREAT album because it gives you a little taste of the band through the decades. In my personal opinion, the older RUSH is the better RUSH. They still tour to this day. GO SEE THEM if they ever come within 2112 miles of your town. It is just about the best way to spend 3 hours of your life and enjoy some true talent.

Neil Pert writes all the lyrics to RUSHs songs. He has a way of letting your imagination wander to a differnet place and time when you REALLY get into the groove of what RUSH is about. This album will lead you to wanting to buy more albums because like I said, RUSH Chronicles is just A TASTE of what their music is like over a number of decades. The ways they have evolved. How they moved and changed with the times. And how they STILL continue to make great music.

Also, Rush has been putting out albums since 1974. How many bands do YOU know of that still have it together after almost 35 years in the business? Not many. These guys are truly connected mind, body and spirit. And it shows in the albums they put out and the shows they perform. BUY THE ALBUM & SEE THE SHOW! Treat yourself to some wonderful music experiences. You'll be glad you did.

One of the greatest compilations of all time. The discs trend the lifespan of Rush from a deep grungy sound in their obscure beginnings to refined and clean top rate band of the 80's. I saw Rush twice, before and after the release of 2112, and was never disappointed. The sound and power of this three man band is something that will never be seen again.

I like all of the songs. Rush is a great band. I bought it because i had a few of their songs stuck in my head and i needed to get them out. I enjoyed the cd greatly though.

I know Rush since 1980 and I want their whole history. This is a 'must'.
A double CD with their top selling and most appreciated songs.

A great sampling of Rush's extensive song catalog. I highly recomend this for any Rush fan. A must have.

This is an excellent set that any Rush fan should have in their collection. The mix is well thought out and keeps the listener coming back for more! Highly recommended set!

The 2-disk set "Chronicles" by Rush covers the years 1974-1989. True to the title, the disks are arranged in chronological order with about two cuts from the Rush debut through Presto.

The album has all of the essentials including "Working Man," "Closer to the Heart," "The Spirit of Radio," "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight" and "Subdivisions", though it is missing some awesome songs like YYZ, By Tor & The Snow Dog, Xanadu, Cygnus X-1 & 2, Marathon, Open Secrets, and others.

Bottom line is Chroincles is a great start for anyone just discovering Rush, or to complete the collection.

I ordered this CD for my son for Christmas. I really hope he enjoys it. Sorry I cannot write a review until he opens it for Christmas.

fast service, excellant quality, it was a great birthday gift. very happy with expidited shipping......

These guys are masters of their insruments.A very talented and intelligent band without the world is horrible and woe is me attitude.

I found this at too good of a price to pass up this is a great 2 CD set that I found cheap, such is the glory that is Ebay. Got here fast, too

this is the best collection of rush songs. includes all the hits like tom saywer, freewill, limelight, etc... this compilation is better than other greatest hits albums because it is more complete.

Great album with all the classic Rush songs you could ask for. Great gift for anyone who loves Rush.

Favorite Canadian vintage rock band. Brings me back in time and home to my birth place, St.Catharines Ontario. No, I did not go to Geddy Lee's high school,Lake Port, which we called at the time, Lake Pot. Only the gifted went there. Lakeside Park called Port Dalhousie ,was only a haze to me that I could remember in my young partying days.

A hard hitting album with plenty of hardcore hits a Rush fans must the hard driving "Working Man" deep thinking "The Trees" "Closer To The Heart" is another deep thinking song "Lakeside Park" reminds us of our teen or young adult years "Tom Sawyer" also takes us back & "New World Man" says it all in just the title but Chronicles is a good taste of what Rush is about then & more recently.

I bought this album because its a greatest hits of one of the great bands in rock history. Rush with the vocals of Geddy Lee and the sensational drumming of Neil Pert are among the best.

I decided to purchase Chronicles - Rush CD because it has an excellent choice for all of their greatest hits. Easy to follow format and the insert gives lots of info on the history of the band.

This was a used CD but in good condition I loved hearing all the old favorites from RUSH great band and with only 3 members they sound awe some.

although used this cd was as good as new, with liner notes and lyrics. I plan to shop on half.com again as I always find great bargains and products. Thanks!

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The music is a collection of Rush's best along with some songs I haven't heard before. It's like reading a history of Rush.
The music quality is great though it plays softer than most of my music, requiring me to turn up the volume.